In October, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the league’s intention of starting a professional flag football league. A key step in that direction recently took place. 
During this past week’s virtual league meeting, owners approved a proposal to fund a flag league. Specifically, the “32 Equity” investment entity has now been cleared to join with a to-be-announced partner with the aim of getting a new league off the ground. Up to $32MM in funds can be invested by the NFL.
“[This] vote represents a critical step in establishing flag football as a premier global sport,” a statement from NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent reads. “We are developing the infrastructure to accelerate the game’s growth to new heights by creating a clear pathway for aspiring athletes to progress from youth and high school programs through college and now to the professional level.
“We look forward to forming a partnership to bring this vision to life and deliver a world-class professional flag football experience for elite athletes and fans alike.”
Flag football’s popularity has seen a sharp increase in the United States and abroad during recent years. The NFL has played a leading role in the growth of the game at the high school and collegiate levels, something which is set to continue for the foreseeable future. A pro league represents a logical next step in the overall development of flag football, and it comes as little surprise the NFL will be heavily involved.
This latest development comes against the backdrop of flag football making its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028. The league was instrumental in ensuring that would be the case, and NFL players have been cleared to participate. Before that takes place, a pro football league will likely be in operation.
The NFL will be convert from tackle to flag football by 2037. Hope I am dead wrong.
I’m predicting 99% of viewers will be prison inmates or bed ridden invalids that have no other entertainment options available 🙂
Those inmates might have a lawsuit on the grounds of cruel and unusual punishment.
It will replace CNN on the Airport TVs.
The degenerate gamblers will easily outnumber the inmates and invalids. Degens are making WNBA players bank right now in their negotiations.
Glad that’s decided. I was starting to lose sleep over it.
I guess they don’t mind taking a loss or they probably have government buddies write it off for them.
Can’t imagine being bored enough to watch this. ESPN Ocho level stuff.
LOL
government buddies write it off for them.
What does this mean ? Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when Kramer was talking about write offs? Do you even know what that means? You still lose 60-70% of your investment even if you are able to write it off on your taxes.
I think this is going to be wildly popular.
Lay off the wine
It’s going to be wildly popular among that 1% of the population that are hoping Roller Derby makes a comeback 🙂
Nashville oldsters like me still miss Demolition Derby. I still think professional bumper cars could be big. I also think a larger bumper car attraction with a larger area to operate electrically, etc would be popular for people if thought out and financed correctly …
Demolition Derby’s were replaced by NASCAR restrictor plate races…lol.
Bring back huge, not just much smaller, dirt track racing, though the north might have versions of it.
Of course it will. Two Words – “Pickle Ball”.
next billionaire “investment opportunity” that will never make a profit.. but the franchise values will keep increasing evey year .. can’t wait
Yeah. It’s called “The NFL”.
Penalty flags don’t count. 😉
I really am hoping this inspires the NHL to fund a professional curling league…
It would only be popular with blood thirsty fans like myself who like pure blocking and tackling football but I wish the NFL would finance a true small, single-wing league with no forward passing. Just 11 men trying to stop another 11 men from running the ball effectively. Have two divisions of just four teams each playing 8 total games with a championship between division winners. It may need more games but keep the rules the same with defenses not worrying about passing. The formation could have a ball handling QB who can only block or run.
Why go through all of that when you can try and watch rugby?
True, and I do like and watch rugby, but keep it like regular helmeted, American football. Crazy shifts, snapping to different backs, everything. Tush push, veer, wishbone,etc … bring back ball handling and running fullbacks.